Resolution Copper to start drilling at Oak Flat after court decisionResolution Copper is set to start exploratory drilling at Oak Flat after a long-sought land swap is completed. Mar 16 26March 16, 2026Article at The Arizona Republic
Oak Flat case faces skeptical 9th Circuit judges at Phoenix hearingA three-judge panel from the 9th Circuit heard three lawsuits, with several saying the issues were already resolved in favor of the copper mine. Jan 08 26January 08, 2026Article at The Arizona Republic
Future of Arizona's Oak Flat faces pivotal day in Phoenix courtroomReligious rights advocates and First Amendment experts say the ability of Native peoples to exercise religious rights is at stake with a proposed mine. Jan 07 26January 07, 2026Article at The Arizona Republic
See 30-year history of the proposed copper mine at Arizona's Oak FlatOak Flat in Arizona is at the center of a struggle that's going on three decades. Here's everything that has happened with the proposed copper mine. Jan 06 26January 06, 2026Article at USA TODAY
See 30-year history of the proposed copper mine at Arizona's Oak FlatOak Flat in Arizona is at the center of a struggle that's going on three decades. Here's everything that has happened with the proposed copper mine. Jan 06 26January 06, 2026Article at The Arizona Republic
Vandals strike at leader of Apache Stronghold at Oak FlatApache Stronghold leader Wendsler Nosie was away from his trailer at the Oak Flat encampment. He fears the worst had he been there when vandals hit. Jan 06 26January 06, 2026Article at The Arizona Republic
As an Apache girl enters womanhood at Oak Flat, lawsuits and tariffs cast shadowsFamilies gather near a planned copper mine for what could be the last Apache Sunrise Dance at the sacred location. Oct 26 25October 26, 2025Article at The Arizona Republic
US Supreme Court turns down Oak Flat copper mine case for a second timeThe Supreme Court declined to hear Apache Stronghold's case a second time, but more cases are still on lower-court dockets. Oct 06 25October 06, 2025Article at The Arizona Republic
Sandra Rambler, San Carlos Apache activist, journalist and mother, dies at 69Sandra Rambler was known for her writing, her love of Apache traditions and her environmental activism. Sep 05 25September 05, 2025Article at The Arizona Republic
Arizona tribal leaders fire back after Trump calls Oak Flat foes 'Anti-American'Hours after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked a land swap for a copper mine at Oak Flat, President Donald Trump called the mine's critics "Anti-American."Tribal leaders reacted quickly, reminding the president that they are the first… Aug 21 25August 21, 2025Article at The Arizona Republic
Arizona tribal leaders fire back after Trump calls Oak Flat foes 'Anti-American'Arizona tribal leaders reacted angrily after President Donald Trump said their opposition to a copper mine was un-American. Aug 20 25August 20, 2025Article at USA TODAY
Appeals court blocks Oak Flat land swap, giving copper mine opponents a late reprieveHours before a disputed land swap was to take effect, an appeals court halted the process, giving copper mine opponents more time. Aug 19 25August 19, 2025Article at The Arizona Republic
Court refuses to halt land swap that will let Resolution Copper build mine at Oak FlatA federal judge conceded that a planned copper mine will destroy a site sacred to the Apache people, but refused to stop a land swap at the site. Aug 16 25August 16, 2025Article at The Arizona Republic
As clock ticks on Oak Flat copper mine, judge considers late plea to block land swapThe value of the copper beneath Oak Flat drew the attention of a judge hearing arguments to halt a land swap needed to build a huge mine.The federal judge asked attorneys for Resolution Copper and the federal government what could stop the land… Aug 07 25August 07, 2025Article at The Arizona Republic
Tribe, environmentalists seek ruling against Oak Flat copper mine as deadline nearsA federal judge will hear arguments in a case over a disputed land exchange that would allow construction of a huge copper mine. Aug 04 25August 04, 2025Article at The Arizona Republic
Tribe, environmentalists seek ruling against Oak Flat copper mine as deadline nearsA federal judge will hear arguments in a case over a disputed land exchange that would allow construction of a huge copper mine. Aug 04 25August 04, 2025Article at USA TODAY
'So much has been taken': Apache women sue to halt land swap for Oak Flat copper mineFour Apache women filed suit in Washington, D.C., asking a judge to block a land exchange needed to build a copper mine at Oak Flat. Jul 29 25July 29, 2025Article at The Arizona Republic
'So much has been taken': Apache women sue to halt land swap for Oak Flat copper mineFour Apache women filed suit in Washington, D.C., asking a judge to block a land exchange needed to build a copper mine at Oak Flat. Jul 29 25July 29, 2025Article at USA TODAY
Do courts protect Native religious rights? Oak Flat copper mine opponents voice doubtsNative leaders say the courts have not treated religious rights equally, pointing to the current fight over Oak Flat. Jul 13 25July 13, 2025Article at USA TODAY
Do courts protect Native religious rights? Oak Flat copper mine opponents voice doubtsNative leaders say the courts have not treated religious rights equally, pointing to the current fight over Oak Flat. Jul 13 25July 13, 2025Article at The Arizona Republic
